net impact carbs?

[jzch169]

what exactly does this mean that i see i see protein bars with like 28 carbs and on the thing is says on 3? does this mean the bar really only has 3 or does it have 28?i mean it makes a huge difference i would like to take one before bed if it only has 3..please someone explain this to me so i know in the future..also how would i count this towards my diet would i count it as eating 28 carbs or 3? thanks!

 

[geoboy]

what exactly does this mean that i see i see protein bars with like 28 carbs and on the thing is says on 3? does this mean the bar really only has 3 or does it have 28?i mean it makes a huge difference i would like to take one before bed if it only has 3..please someone explain this to me so i know in the future..also how would i count this towards my diet would i count it as eating 28 carbs or 3? thanks!

I think that means that while there are 28 carbs, 25 of them are dietary fiber or other forms which dont get absorbed by body.

 

[macDbol]

to make it simple the impact carbs are the ones that have an effect on blood sugar levels, the others dont but still count as calories